David Njoku or Mike Gesicki?
Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
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The lean
- This week: Mike Gesicki
- Rest of season: Mike Gesicki — 5 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Mike Gesicki
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| David Njoku | Mike Gesicki | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 6 experts rank David Njoku ahead · 5 rank Mike Gesicki ahead | TE41#33–#48 | TE24#19–#31edge |
| Week 9 | TE50#40–#59 | TE17#14–#23edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 2.1 | 8.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #267 overall | 5 #171 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -29 ranks · -40 val | +20 ranks · +53 val |
| Rostered | 7% | 35% |
| Bye | 7 | 6 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Fibula) · LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.50698% to play | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 9, David Njoku or Mike Gesicki?
- Mike Gesicki. This week's consensus has David Njoku at TE50 (range #40–#59) and Mike Gesicki at TE17 (range #14–#23). Projections: 2.1 vs 8.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, David Njoku or Mike Gesicki?
- Mike Gesicki. Rest-of-season consensus: David Njoku TE41 (range #33–#48) vs Mike Gesicki TE24 (range #19–#31). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Mike Gesicki ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade David Njoku for Mike Gesicki?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) David Njoku is ranked #267 overall and Mike Gesicki #171, so Mike Gesicki carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.